What this topic covers
Your attitude shapes how safe you are. Expect questions on tailgating, priority, being considerate to others, and keeping calm rather than reacting to other drivers.
Practice questions
Q1A vehicle is following you too closely. What should you do?
Easing off gently increases the space in front of you, so you have more room to brake smoothly and reduce the risk if the tailgater can't stop in time.
Q2At a zebra crossing, a pedestrian is waiting to cross. You should:
Be prepared to slow and stop. Don't wave pedestrians across — another driver may not have seen them and it could put them in danger.
Q3What does driving with a calm, patient attitude help you to do?
A patient driver anticipates and forgives others' mistakes, leaving margins and making safer decisions rather than reacting with frustration.
Q4You're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow road and a queue forms behind you. You should:
Where it's safe, pull in and let following traffic overtake. Holding up a long queue can tempt others into risky overtakes.
Q5Flashing your headlights at another driver means:
Officially, flashing headlights only means 'I am here'. Don't assume it's an invitation — make your own checks before proceeding.
Q6An ambulance is approaching with flashing blue lights. You should:
Keep calm, check it's safe, and move aside to let it through. Don't panic-brake or stop somewhere that breaks the law or blocks it.
Q7Another driver is behaving aggressively towards you. The safest response is to:
Don't rise to aggression. Stay calm, keep your distance and let them go — reacting only increases the danger.
Q8Two lanes are merging into one in slow, queuing traffic. You should:
Where lanes merge in slow traffic, take turns ('merge in turn'). It keeps things moving and is fairer and safer than blocking or barging.
Q9You're in a queue and a driver is waiting to come out of a side road. The considerate action is to:
A little courtesy keeps traffic flowing. Where it's safe, leave room and let a waiting driver join — but make sure other lanes are clear first.
Q10You're behind a slow cyclist on a narrow road. You should:
Hold back patiently until you can see it's clear, then pass leaving at least 1.5 metres. Never intimidate a cyclist towards the kerb.
Q11Another driver kindly lets you merge. A courteous response is to:
A quick raise of the hand is enough. Keep your attention on the road rather than making a big gesture.
Q12The car ahead is driving at the speed limit but you're in a hurry. You should:
They're entitled to drive at the limit. Tailgating or pressuring them is dangerous — stay back and wait for a safe, legal chance to pass.
Q13You should only sound your horn to:
The horn is to warn others you're there. Don't use it aggressively, and avoid sounding it in a built-up area between 11:30pm and 7am except in danger.
Q14At a crossroads where neither road has priority, you should:
With no signs or markings, no one has automatic priority. Approach slowly, make eye contact, and give way to avoid a conflict.
Q15Deliberately braking to 'warn' a tailgater is:
Brake-checking can easily cause a rear-end crash. Instead, ease off gently to open up more space ahead of you.
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